Montreal Canadiens news and notes
- Owen Beck went into last year’s camp hoping his Junior career would end with a spot in Montreal. This year he’s simply preparing to play professionally in either the NHL or AHL. []La Presse]
- A rundown of the performances so far of the players in the running for spots. [Journal de Montreal]
- This first half of pre-season is about separating the NHL-ready prospects from those who need more time. Then the coaching staff can think about the actual roster configuration. [The Athletic]
- The Canadiens need a playmaker on the power play, and Lane Hutson fits the bill. [Radio-Canada]
- William Trudeau knows he has to play his own game and not try to be Lane Hutson. [Journal de Montreal]
- Logan Mailloux is also trying to show he can be reliable on defence and not just an offensive option. [Radio-Canada]
- Martin St-Louis has been impressed by how many good prospects have been at camp, and that’s a positive review of the Canadiens’ drafting over the past few years. [La Presse]
- The goalies clearly arrived at training camp ready to play. [La Presse]
- Samuel Montembeault looks ready to help the Habs progress this season. [Sportsnet]
- Behind the scenes with Nick Suzuki at the NHL Player Media Tour. [Canadiens.com]
Around the league and elsewhere
- What can Alexis Lafrenière do to improve on last season’s performance? [NHL.com]
- NHL Network’s players ranked 30-21. [NHL.ocm]
- Five players due for breakout seasons. [Sportsnet]
- Jeremy Swayman is holding firm on his ask for an eight-year contract. [TSN]
- Phil Kessel is waiting for an NHL team to offer a PTO. [TSN]
- The Winnipeg Jets have Cole Perfetti under contract. Now how will they use him? [Sportsnet]
- Chloe Primerano got a head-start on her hockey career by graduating from high school a year early and joining the University of Minnesota. [The Athletic]
- Owen Power likes the idea of enjoying a new culture in the NHL’s Global Series, but laments the disruption of his sleep schedule. [NHL.com]
